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Sant Namdev was one of the pillars of the Bhakti cult that developed around the worship of Bhagavan Vitthal of Pandarpur in Maharashtra during the middle ages. Namdev Jayanti 2017 date is October 31. Sant Namdev devotional compositions, Namdev's Gatha, are very popular with Vithal devotees.

He also composed devotional songs in Punjabi and 60 of his devotional songs are included in the Guru Grantha Sahib, the Holy Scripture in Sikhism.

A legend associated with Namdev says that he as child once stood before Bhagavan Vitthal at Pandarpur to make sure that the food he offered was eaten by Bhagavan Vitthal. When the child stood adamant and did not move for hours, it is said that Lord Vithal appeared before Namdev and ate the offering he made.

Equilateral Triangle is part of various chakras and yantras
in Hinduism. It is also widely used in Tantric rituals. An equilateral triangle
represents the unattainable. It is the symbol of the divine – which can only be
realized by a devotee who has shed ignorance.
An inverted equilateral triangle represents Shakti.
An upward pointing equilateral triangle represents Shiva.
Creation depends on the union of the two .

Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day during the waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Kartik (October – November). Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi 2017 date is October 31. The greatness of Dev Prabodhini Ekadasi was narrated to Sage Narada by Brahma and is found in the Skanda Purana. Tulsi Vivah and Shaligram Puja rituals also begin on the day.

The Chaturmasa Vrata which began on Ashadi Ekadasi concludes on Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi day. The Pandarpur Yatra in Kartik month to LordVithalTemple in Pandarpur is observed on the day.
Devotees observe Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi to get relief for sins committed. It is also believed to help in attaining Moksha.

In Gujarat, on Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi day some people observe strict fasting and do not even drink water.

In most other regions all the usual rituals associated with Ekadasi fasting are followed.

Asmarohanam Ceremony during Hindu Marriage takes place at
the house of the groom. The groom calls his wife Mahishi, or queen, and asks
her treat all his relatives equally. He prays to his family deity to give him
and his long life, wealth, progeny and happiness.

Next the groom performs the Asmarohanam Ceremony. The
bridegroom gently raises the foot of the bride, places it on the stone used for
grinding spices, and says may you be as strong as this stone.
After this the married couples look at the Arundhati star.

Good Dates in April 2017 for Flat – Land – Property
Registration is based on Hindu calendars and Panchang followed in India. Majority
of Hindu look for auspicious dates for flat, Villa, house, land and property
registration. These are the good dates for such purpose in April 2017. Good Dates in April 2017 for Flat – Land – Property
Registration
April 1
April 2
April 3 till 1:00 PM
April 4
April 5
April 6
April 7 after 9:00 AM
April 8
April 9
April 10 good till 10:20 AM
April 11
April 12
April 13 is good till 8:00 AM
April 16 is good after 4:40 PM
April 17
April 18 is good after 1:40 PM
April 19
April 20
April 21 till 4:55 PM
April 22
April 23
April 27 is good till 4:25 PM
April 28
April 30
Please note that there is Kharmas till April 14, 2017 in North India. If you are following Kharmas then the dates till April 14 are not applicable. Kharmas is not followed in Southern, western and eastern parts of India.

When we observe mankind itself, we see vast masses of people
in different parts of the globe with an improved material lot, but without
corresponding satisfaction and happiness, which ought to have been the result
of this external progress.

If man is to truly improve and advance, he must do so on all
levels and in all spheres of life and activity. Man’s possessions have been
increased, but not his joy of living.

The imbalance between outward advancements and the basic
degeneracy undergone by the human individual is the root-cause of the unhappy
state in which humanity finds itself today, fraught with fear, uncertainty and
with a sense of insecurity.

People do not want to think of the present. Either they
project themselves into a future when man will perhaps have solved all his
present problems, or they think wistfully of the past when things seem to have
been better. This is due to the basic error that the entire power of man’s
mind, his perceptions and his senses have been totally …

Tithi in Hindu Calendar on Thursday, November 10, 2016 (Today)
– Shukla Paksha Ekadasi Tithi or the eleventh
day during the waxing phase of moon inHindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Dasami
Tithi or the tenth day during the waxing phase of moon till 5:30 AM on November 10. Then onward it
is Shukla Paksha Ekadasi Tithi or the eleventh day during the waxing phase of
moon. All time based on India Standard Time. How is November 10, 2016
as per Hindu Panchang? – It is not a good date. Nakshatra – Purvabhadra or Pooruruttathi Nakshatra
till 10:42 PM on November 10. Then onward it is Uttarabhadra or Uthrittathi Nakshatram.
In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and
south Rajasthan), it is Shatabhisha or Sadayam or Chathayam Nakshatra till 4:09
AM on November 10. Then onward it is Purvabhadra or Pooruruttathi Nakshatram. Rashi or Moon Sign –
Kumbha Rashi till 4:56 PM. Then onward it is Meena Rashi.
In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa a…